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Where The Chinese Settled When They Discovered America: Unraveling a Hidden Historical Truth

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The prevailing narrative of American history has long attributed the discovery of the Americas to European explorers like Christopher Columbus. However, groundbreaking research and discoveries are shedding new light on a hidden chapter of history, revealing that Chinese explorers may have reached the shores of America centuries before Columbus.

Historical Evidence

Numerous historical accounts and artifacts provide compelling evidence of Chinese presence in America prior to the 15th century.

The Island of Seven Cities: Where the Chinese Settled When They Discovered America

by Paul Chiasson

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In 1492, Christopher Columbus himself recorded sightings of Chinese ships near Cuba.
In 1535, a Spanish chronicler, Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa, reported finding inscriptions in Chinese characters on rocks in Peru.
In 1582, an English navigator, Francis Drake, claimed to have encountered a Chinese vessel off the coast of California.

These accounts, along with other historical references, suggest that Chinese explorers were actively sailing the Pacific Ocean and had reached the Americas well before Columbus.

Archaeological Discoveries

Archaeological excavations have further corroborated the theory of Chinese settlements in America.

In 1975, a team of archaeologists discovered a pre-Columbian Chinese coin in Nevada.
In 2002, a Chinese-style bronze bell was found in an ancient burial mound in Ohio.
In 2010, a large stone tablet with Chinese inscriptions was uncovered in a remote area of Mexico.

These archaeological discoveries provide tangible evidence of Chinese presence in America in the centuries leading up to Columbus's arrival.

Genetic Studies

Genetic research has also shed light on the possibility of pre-Columbian Chinese migration to America.

Studies have found a distinct genetic signature among certain Native American populations that is similar to Chinese populations.
Research has suggested that this genetic link may have originated from intermarriage between Chinese explorers and Native Americans.

These genetic findings provide further support for the theory that Chinese settlements existed in America before European contact.

Linguistic Similarities

Linguistic studies have identified striking similarities between certain Native American languages and ancient Chinese languages.

Words for everyday objects, such as "canoe" and "tobacco," exhibit phonetic similarities between Native American and Chinese languages.
Researchers have proposed that these linguistic connections may be evidence of cultural exchange between pre-Columbian Chinese and Native Americans.

The linguistic evidence suggests that Chinese explorers may have had prolonged interactions with Native American communities, influencing their languages and cultures.

Cultural Influences

In addition to the linguistic similarities, there are other cultural influences that may indicate Chinese presence in America before Columbus.

Several Native American tribes have creation myths that resemble Chinese legends.
The use of acupuncture and herbal medicine among certain Native American populations may have been influenced by Chinese medical practices.
Archaeological evidence suggests that Chinese farming techniques and technologies were adopted by Native American communities.

These cultural influences provide further evidence that Chinese explorers had a significant impact on Native American societies.

The groundbreaking research and discoveries presented in this article challenge the traditional narrative of American history and reveal a hidden chapter of human exploration and cultural exchange.

The evidence suggests that Chinese explorers reached the shores of America centuries before Columbus and established settlements that had a profound impact on Native American communities.

This ongoing research is shedding new light on the interconnectedness of human history and the remarkable voyages and discoveries that shaped the world we live in today.

The book "Where The Chinese Settled When They Discovered America" delves deeper into this fascinating historical revelation, presenting a comprehensive analysis of the evidence and its implications for our understanding of American history.

The Island of Seven Cities: Where the Chinese Settled When They Discovered America

by Paul Chiasson

4.4 out of 5